Our Connected Life 2019 with Carley Knobloch

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Just about everything today is digitally connected…whether at home, or on the go! Tech Lifestyle Expert Carley Knobloch partnered with a few of her favorite brands for a look at some great smart tech for 2019 that will help simplify your life.

Perfect for today’s mobile multi-taskers the thin and light Yoga C630 combines the power and productivity of a Windows 10 laptop with the always-on, always-connected mobility of a smartphone.

Lenovo Yoga C630 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop

Made for today’s mobile multi-taskers, the thin and light Yoga C630 combines the power and productivity of a Windows 10 laptop with the always-on, always-connected mobility of a smartphone thanks to integrated 4G LTE and Wi-Fi support. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 Mobile Compute Platform, the Yoga C630 gets up to 22 hours of local video playback and features a natural pen-on-paper experience on its vibrant 13.3-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display with optional Lenovo Pen and Windows Ink.

Priced at $699.00 with a two-year contract with Verizon.
Available for purchase at Best Buy.
For more information, visit www.lenovo.com.

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The NETGEAR Orbi Voice is one of the first to bring mesh networking and intelligent voice assistant capabilities together, connecting the home like never before.

NETGEAR Orbi Voice smart speaker and WiFi mesh satellite with built-in Amazon Alexa

Orbi Voice is a smart speaker integrated with Amazon voice assistant, Alexa, and uses the Qualcomm Wifi Mesh platform to create expansive whole home Wi-Fi coverage (up to 4500 square feet) to create an entire ecosystem of mesh Wi-Fi products. It also features premium audio technology creating incredible room-filling sound from the audio experts at Harman Kardon.

Alexa makes it easy to play music from the most popular streaming services, control other IoT devices, check traffic, weather, and so much more — without needing a separate device. It’s truly an innovative leap, and the start of a trend expected to accelerate in the 5G era.

Priced at $299.99.
Available for purchase at Best Buy.
For more information, visit www.netgear.com/landings/orbi-voice/.

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Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarms help alert residents to a fire incident more quickly, which increases the likelihood of escaping safely.

Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarms

Fire is getting faster, but you can get ahead by installing Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarms in your home. Kidde’s new interconnect alarm solution offers exceptional safety benefits without the hassle of hardwiring or a Wi-Fi connection. The interconnect technology helps alert you to a fire no matter where you are in your home. When one alarm senses a hazard, all interconnected alarms sound throughout the home. The alarm also comes with a sealed 10-year battery, which you don’t have to worry about changing alarms batteries. Simply replace the entire alarm after 10 years

Priced around:
- Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarm – $42.99
- Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Smoke Alarm with Egress Light – $52.99
- Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm – $71.99
Available for purchase at www.ShopKidde.com, Amazon, The Home Depot and Menards.
For more information, visit www.shopkidde.com/smoke-alarms/wire-free-interconnect-10-year-battery-smoke-alarm.html.

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Homeowners looking to upgrade to a smarter home and have complete safety and remote access to their homes can be found with this smart lock.

Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Schlage Encode is the newest connected device to enhance the brand’s portfolio of innovative smart locks. The deadbolt is easy to install, with a quick connection to in-home WiFi, to make it even more convenient for homeowners to have secure, remote access control. The built-in Wi-Fi technology eliminates the need for an additional hub and allows users to set-up and manage the lock via the Schlage Home or Key by Amazon apps. This means users can lock and unlock their deadbolt, monitor the lock’s status, send virtual keys to trusted friends and family, all from the convenience of their smartphone. Homeowners can create up to 100 unique guest access codes for temporary, recurring or permanent access. This information, along with the lock’s activity, can be tracked and monitored within the app, giving homeowners greater peace of mind. Through the Schlage Home app, users can also pair their deadbolt with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. When managing the lock via the Key app, users can enjoy compatibility with other platforms such as Amazon Cloud Cam, Ring video doorbell and cameras, and Alexa.